Quickly check if you qualify for benefits, a Council Tax Reduction or a TV licence discount.
Millions of households across Scotland and the rest of the UK are adjusting to the shift in seasons which is forcing everyone to tighten their spending, putting an even bigger emphasis on budgets in an effort to stay on top of rising energy bills and soaring inflation, which is currently at 10.1%.
Cost of living support payments You could be due a second means-tested benefit cost of living payment worth £34 or a £300 pensioner cost of living payment.If you think you should have received the first cost of living payment of £326 for those on means-tested benefits, or the £150 disability payment which was paid in September, you can report it missing on GOV.UK here.
‘New Style’ JSA is a contribution-based benefit. This means you may be able to get it if you’ve paid enough National Insurance contributions in the two full tax years before the year you’re claiming in.If you qualify for both ‘New Style’ JSA and Universal Credit, any ‘New Style’ JSA you receive will be taken into account as income for Universal Credit.
Young people in Scotland receiving PIP , DLA or the Child Disability Payment will also receive the Child Winter Heating Assistance annual payment of £214 to help towards energy bills - find out more about it here. Best Start Foods Who can claim: If you or your partner are getting certain benefits or Tax Credits, or you or your partner are pregnant, or are the main person looking after a baby or child who's the right age for a payment.
What is it: A benefit delivered by the DWP that helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you. It can also help you stay independent in your own home longer - find out more about claiming Attendance Allowance here.How much it's worth: £278.80 every four weeks. In Scotland there are also two additional payments of £245.70 each year as part of the Carer’s Allowance Supplement.
Latest State Pension News Benefits Calculators These are a quick and easy way to identify any benefits you may be entitled to claim. People who are registered blind are entitled to a half price TV Licence and may be eligible for a refund. When someone with a severe sight impairment applies for a TV Licence they are required to submit evidence of their disability - a blind registration letter is the most common form - and from that TV Licensing may identify an overpayment, especially if you’ve been paying by direct debit, and issue a refund - find out more here.
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